refute
US /rɪˈfjuːt/
UK /rɪˈfjuːt/
1.
réfuter, démentir
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
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These claims have been refuted by the evidence.
Ces affirmations ont été réfutées par les preuves.
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It is difficult to refute his argument.
Il est difficile de réfuter son argument.
2.
nier, contester
deny the truth or accuracy of (a statement or theory).
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He attempted to refute the allegations.
Il a tenté de réfuter les allégations.
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The company refuted claims of unsafe practices.
L'entreprise a réfuté les allégations de pratiques dangereuses.